Idea 19 an Italian Variation of our TLC19

parpram   variation   04.44

In late 1988 I was commissioned by Nebe Boats in Cape Town to design a 19ft trailer-sailer of very modern image and capable of handling the ... Read More

Boat Construction Using an Existing Design

parpram   using   07.48

Boats can be and are regularly built using an existing design. This is a cost effective way to obtain plans for a proven boat. Click here fo... Read More

How to build an adjustable tiller lock for a couple bucks

parpram   to   04.46

Its that time of year again.  Spring Tweak time!  This years Spring Tweak is a DIY tiller lock. This tiller lock is fully adjustable, easy t... Read More

An update of sorts

parpram   update   07.17

During my absence from the blogging on my boat build, Ive come to the conclusion thats is a darn tough thing to get work done on a boat whil... Read More

An Oughtred Eun na Mara in Port Townsend Washington

parpram   washington   03.34

About four years ago (where did all the time go?) we heard of an Eun na Mara, that fine little cruiser from the board of Iain Oughtred, bein... Read More

Anthony Steward Around Alone in an Open Boat

parpram   steward   11.32

More than 20 years ago Anthony Steward sailed around the world on a tiny open boat. He took the mould plug from my TLC 19 trailer-sailer and... Read More